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Game 5 between the Los Angeles Clippers and Phoenix Suns is tonight. FanDuel and Bleacher Report put together an NBA same-game parlay that features the former dynamic duo of Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook, along with a few more names. The story of the series has been the fact that Kawhi Leonard missed the last […]

The 2023 NBA Playoffs are officially here with some big moments already in the books. After a bit more than a week of basketball, some series are nearing their end. That is the case for the first-round matchup between the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Clippers. With Phoenix set to host Los Angeles on […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are preparing for Game 5 of the Western Conference’s first round series against Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns. Unfortunately, it’s looking likely that Kawhi Leonard may not be able to suit up for that game. The Clippers have announced that Leonard, who is dealing with a right knee sprain, has […]

Russell Westbrook and the Los Angeles Clippers are preparing to take on Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns in Game 5 of the Western Conference’s first round series. The series will shift to Phoenix after two games in Los Angeles. The question is will Paul George be able to return to the Clippers lineup in […]

The Phoenix Suns shook up their roster in a massive way when they traded for Kevin Durant. The idea of him meshing with Chris Paul and Devin Booker in the 2023 NBA playoffs seemed like a tough task after playing just eight games together. So far, though, so good. In the first round of the […]

Game 4 between the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Clippers was a big one for both teams. LA was in dire need of a win after losing back-to-back games, while the Suns also wanted to make sure that the Clippers were not going to be able to crawl their way back into this series […]

The 2023 NBA Playoffs are officially off and running as they have produced some big moments. With some series already having three games in the books, the next one will be crucial. With the Phoenix Suns set to face the Los Angeles Clippers on the road on Saturday, it is time for our Suns Game 4 bold […]

It is safe to say that Kevin Durant and Devin Booker led the Phoenix Suns to their victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night. In a crucial Game 3 affair, Booker and KD combined for 73 points, becoming the first players since Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal to each score 25-plus points in […]

Late in Game 3 between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Phoenix Suns, a no-call by the referees left stunned players and fans alike. Devin Booker looked to be trying for a take foul on Russell Westbrook, although it was not called and led to a turnover on Westbrook. Westbrook was understandably furious, and fans […]

What a luxury for the Phoenix Suns to have Kevin Durant and Devin Booker on one team! The two stars are talented isolation scorers that demand attention from defenses at all teams. Leave one guy alone, and the other will torch you all game long. That was the case in Game 3 against the Clippers: […]

Game 3 of the first-round series between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Phoenix Suns showed exactly why the latter team was the favorite to come out of the West. Despite the absence of their top stars, LA was giving Phoenix everything they could handle. On any other day, a 40-bomb from Norman Powell (!) […]

Devin Booker came out with another massive performance on Thursday as the Phoenix Suns took care of business against the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 3. After exploding for 26 and 38 points in Games 1 and 2, respectively, Book took it even a notch higher on Thursday with a 45-point eruption against a shorthanded […]

Game 3 of the Western Conference’s first round series between Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers and Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns shifts to Southern California for Games 3 and 4. But will Paul George be able to return to the lineup? Ahead of Thursday’s Game 4 in Los Angeles, the Clippers have […]

It has been less than a week since the 2023 NBA Playoffs started, but they have already produced some memorable games. Some series are 1-1, meaning that they are far from being decided. With the Phoenix Suns set to travel to face the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday, it means it is time for some […]

Midway through the second quarter of Game 2, the Los Angeles Clippers had the Phoenix Suns on the ropes in their first-round playoffs series. After stealing a 115-110 Game 1 win, the Clippers held a 49-36 lead over the Suns with 5:32 left in the first half, seemingly coasting to a shocking 2-0 series lead. […]

Russell Westbrook brings a lot to the table for the Los Angeles Clippers. However, one thing that does not instantly pop out from his glowing resume is his defensive prowess. Russ isn’t at all a defensive liability, but he’s not exactly a candidate for Defensive Player of the Year either. However, if you look at […]

The Phoenix Suns and guard Devin Booker are a trendy pick to make it to the NBA Finals out of the Western Conference, but if the Los Angeles Clippers have anything to say about it, the path won’t be an easy one to take. Sunday night in Phoenix, the Clippers defeated the Suns, 115-110, in […]

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker certainly thought he was fouled by Russell Westbrook in the game-deciding play of Game 1 against the Los Angeles Clippers. His actions right after the wild turn of events prove that. However, Booker made it a point to emphasize that he’s not crying over spilled milk as he and the […]

The Los Angeles Clippers picked up a huge 115-110 upset win on the road over the Phoenix Suns in Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs, and Russell Westbrook was a huge part of it, especially with his stop against Devin Booker at the end of the game. Russell Westbrook has been criticized a lot in […]

The Phoenix Suns were already considered as a legitimate threat to the title even before the NBA trade deadline. However, their chances of going all the way this season took a massive bump after they successfully landed Kevin Durant via a mid-season blockbuster trade. Devin Booker is well aware of what KD brings to the […]

It came down to the absolute wire, but Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers are going to play Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns in the first round of the 2023 NBA playoffs. The Clippers defeated the Suns on the final day of the NBA season, which secured them into the fifth overall seed […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have everything to play for on Sunday afternoon, the final day of the NBA regular season. Meanwhile, the Phoenix Suns have nothing to play for, and it’s reflected in their decision regarding Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Chris Paul. With the fourth seed locked up, the Suns are resting Durant, Booker, and […]

The Phoenix Suns are reportedly planning to sit their four core stars, Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Chris Paul, and Deandre Ayton, against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night, per Shams Charania. The Suns are reportedly focusing on playoff health at the moment, as they’ve already clinched the four-seed in the West. It is no […]

The Phoenix Suns stand as one of the favorites to take home the 2023 NBA championship, by virtue of their blockbuster trade deadline move to add Kevin Durant alongside their Devin Booker-Chris Paul core. Nevertheless, the Suns, despite already clinching a playoff berth, aren’t resting on their laurels, playing their stars heavy minutes in a […]

When the new CBA deal was announced, a big question was whether or not the NBA would begin allowing players to enter the draft straight out of high school. Colloquially known as ‘prep-to-pro’ pipeline, this process of team building was allowed until 2006, when players were required to be at least one year removed from […]

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker commented on the long-awaited home debut of forward Kevin Durant, ESPN staff writer Nick Friedell wrote in a Thursday article. “The whole city’s been waiting on this,” Booker said. “It’s a really special night and a big night in the history of the organization, and the fans showed the love that was […]

Devin Booker has emerged over the last couple of seasons as one of the premier shooting guards in the NBA with the Phoenix Suns. The three-time All-Star has seemingly gotten better each season and he’s a big reason why the Phoenix Suns have championship aspirations. Before he arrived in the NBA though, Booker spent one […]

It may have been delayed due to a freak accident, but Kevin Durant is finally going to make his home debut for the Phoenix Suns since his February trade. Sure enough, Devin Booker couldn’t be more excited about it. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday after rumors of Durant’s return started to swirl, Booker shared that […]

The Phoenix Suns haven’t had quite the start that they wanted to the Kevin Durant era, with the two-time Finals MVP only suiting up for three of Phoenix’s games thus far. Nonetheless, with Suns franchise cornerstone Devin Booker reciprocal to the idea of Phoenix adding a player of KD’s caliber, the organization remains just as […]

The Phoenix Suns’ trade for Kevin Durant will go down as one of the biggest trades in NBA history. Although Durant is dealing with an injury, his arrival to the desert could bring the Suns back to championship contention. Phoenix paid a huge price to get him — one that Devin Booker was willing to […]

The good news is piling up for the Phoenix Suns. Although head coach Monty Williams didn’t provide an official update, Kevin Durant is widely expected to return to action after missing 10 games out due to a sprained ankle. Even if KD happens to miss Wednesday’s game againsT the Minnesota Timberwolves, Williams can still call […]

If you need to hear something that will cheer you up right now, this Devin Booker story will definitely put a smile on your face. When Fanatics founder Michael Rubin stopped by a card shop recently, he met a young fan of Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker who showed some of her Booker cards. Rubin […]

If there’s one positive the Brooklyn Nets can take from their 119-106 loss in Orlando Sunday, it’s that Mikal Bridges has the look of a budding star. The breakout forward poured in 44 points, one shy of his career high, on 13-of-22 shooting from the field and 6-of-9 from three. Bridges set career high’s in […]

After acquiring Kevin Durant before the 2023 NBA trade deadline, the Phoenix Suns ascended to heavy favorites to win the Western Conference. Unfortunately, Durant sustained an ankle injury in warmups before his home debut at Footprint Center. He is expected to return by Wednesday if no setbacks occur, so Phoenix will have several games to […]

Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns were not at all happy with the officiating in the team’s 122-111 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night, and they might have a point after the team shot just 20 free throws compared to LA’s 46. “After the game is controlled in the first half and […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Troy Brown Jr. has mostly been inconsistent throughout the 2022-23 campaign. But on Wednesday night, it was Brown who stole the show after he eviscerated Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker with an incredible two-way sequence that made the 23-year old Lakers forward look like a million bucks. Booker has never been […]

While the Phoenix Suns await Kevin Durant’s return from his ankle injury, Devin Booker wants the whole team to focus on adjusting and polishing their roles in preparation for what is expected to be another tough playoff run. Booker is well aware that the Suns will have to adjust again when KD returns, but he […]

After six coaching changes and a 10-year playoff drought, the Phoenix Suns returned to the NBA playoffs during the 2020-2021 season. That year also saw the Suns make the NBA Finals for the first time in 28 years. They had a 2-0 series lead, but the Milwaukee Bucks won four straight games and captured the […]

The Phoenix Suns suffered a tough 124-120 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on the road, and Suns Devin Booker was frustrated after the loss. “We’re at the point in the season where every game counts,” Devin Booker said, via Duane Rankin of AZ Central. “So you just want to get as many wins as […]